I'd have to say my Wild Country Z1 cam. It's freaking tiny!!! I'll be terrified if I have to actually load it, I might wet myself if I fall on it. But I'll be very happy if I need it and it's the only thing small enough to fit the crack: 5.5mm - 7.8mm!!

After that, my new baby dragons! They are just too cool!

I hate this real world place... I'd be more than happy to live out there rather...

I agree with Mok on this one: the Guide/Reverso device is a fantastic invention, and i pity the previous generations of climbers who had to make do with ATC and figure eights when multipitching. I have been toying with making a little video explaining exactly why I say this.

have you seen the new ones out from both brands? i haven't played with the Reverso, but to be honest the Guide is simply much lighter

CAMP ball nuts - translates in Afrikaans to "knater ballas"For use in small cracks. Strongest and smallest active pro out there - check the #1 -> 3mm- 6mm range with 7kn strength.Apparently a bitch to clean if you whip onto them, but... if you place one of these it is because there is nothing else.http://camp-usa.com/products/product-charts/ball-nuts.asp

The xtra gear loops on my harnass. Take some, cord, thread it through tight fitting plastic tubing from the hardware store, tie the ends to the existing loops and haul loop. Now you can rack a Beeeg rack.

Reverso is so cool, I got an xtra for my sport climbing friends when they belay me with the skinny ropes.

The Grigri is probably my favourite piece of gear, especially when someone is working a route to death. Also useful for: going up/coming down ropes, rope soloing, pulling lines tight... the list goes on.

Henk - A1 idea! Maybe you could apply your mind to my little problem: My daughter is my second on easy, single pitch trad - I have a cheapo unpadded harness for her which has only ONE gear loop. She refuses to rack on a sling but the single loop gets full quickly...I have considered doing what you have done, but across the full width of the harness waistbelt...Can't see why it wouldn't work...Oh I'm very broke currently and she doesn't climb that much which is why a new harness is low on my priority list...

My favourite gear: me olde Shunt - held more falls with way less fuss than any human... Doesn't need to be fed, watered or go for a pee, good listener, keeps its opinions to itself...

Several:1. small climbing knife, doesn't matter on brand. Other than cutting cheese and ab cord they can really help get you out the sh*t. 2. offset wires (DMM), tiny slider nut (CAMP), ALIENS! 3. Shunt and Silent partner.

tanaka wrote:I think ice axes are in the top ten coolest pieces of gear.

Depnds on which ones surely? Whilst I love my Simond Pirahnas they are looking decidedly old school these days, but great minimalist design. If I did more winter stuff, or climbed harder I would definitely go for the Grivel Quantums. The X Monsters are a funky lookign bit if kit, but highly specialised and unsuitable for most climbers.